Professor of the Practice at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Civic Life and Leadership - 312500
Application Deadline:11/07/2025
Position Type:Visiting / Part-time Faculty
Working Title:Professor of the Practice
Appointment Type:Professor of the Practice
Position Number:20072120
Vacancy ID:F003380
Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week:30
FTE:0.75
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Estimated duration of appointment:1 year
Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:In 2019, UNC-CH formed the Program for Public Discourse (PPD), recognizing that the complex nature of the pressing issues of our day require reasoned debate rooted in a strong foundation of basic knowledge and a spirit of open intellectual inquiry. To fulfill the ‘democratic competencies’ goals of UNC’s Carolina Next (5.2-3) and in light of increased pressures and challenges facing our democracy, the UNC Board of Trustees identified the need for degree-oriented programs in the area of Civic Life and Leadership and resolved that the campus accelerate development of a School of Civic Life and Leadership. In September 2023, SCiLL was established by the Provost and an act of the North Carolina General Assembly.
SCiLL provides an interdisciplinary home specifically for the study and practice of public discourse, civic life, and civic leadership. SCiLL provides students a grounding in the foundations and current state of American political experience and democracy. A wide range of courses build on this foundation to encourage thoughtful engagement with democracy and civility through a variety of disciplines.
A Professor of the Practice Entrepreneurial Leadership and Civil Discourse. The successful candidate will have considerable entrepreneurial experience, such as the founding and leadership of a successful company. They will be committed to dialogue and have a national reputation for creating and curating important conversations cross difference about society’s most important topics. They will be responsible for promoting dialogue on campus and off-campus, utilizing networks and resources, and communicating and publicizing the work of dialogue. A strong track record in film and video-producing is desired. They will also teach a course on entrepreneurial leadership and civil discourse. They should have teaching experience teaching courses on dialogue and entrepreneurship at leading universities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:A Bachelor’s Degree and experience starting a business.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:A Bachelor’s Degree and experience starting a business and experience bringing dialogue to a national audience; college level teaching experience in Entrepreneurship.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
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